An Insight Into Blog Use in Efl Reading Class

Abstract

This study was performed concerning the usage of a blog to ascertain the perceptions of the students regarding the usage of blogs in Extensive Reading (hereafter ER) classes at one of Tasikmalaya’s universities. Braun and Clarke’s Descriptive Case Study Design and Thematic Analysis techniques were used in this study. The primary data source was semi-structured interviews with four participants, transcribed and analysed using Thematic Analysis. This study discovered that blogging has advantages and disadvantages in the ER class. The advantage of using blogs as media in Extensive Reading classes is that blogging is easy to use and can increase student creativity. Furthermore, blogging can increase student motivation to read, serve as a forum for reflection, and increase learning autonomy. However, based on the findings, it turns out that there are some disadvantages to using blogs as media in Extensive Reading classes, such as limited access to blogs, sluggish connectivity for submitting assignments, and causing time-consuming problems. Finally, the research provides information to lecturers so that lecturers can learn about the benefits and drawbacks of using blogs in ER learning.

An Analysis of EFL Students Perspective on Classroom Activities during Extensive Reading Class

“…The students should motivate themselves to achieve English language skills. However, the teacher also has his/her role in facilitating the students with classroom activities that motivate the students to learn and master English language skills (Santiana et al, 2023). One of the language skills that are important for students is reading skill.…”

“…Extensive reading (ER) is applied to increase language learners' exposure to the target language through reading large quantities of accessible, interesting materials. In Extensive Reading activities, the students read several books of their choice for pleasure (Santiana, et al, 2023). According to Day et al, (1998), there is no agreement on how extensive is extensive enough, but at least one book per week seems necessary to support language development and build good reading habits.…”